Emory University, in collaboration with Care USA, Care Nepal, and Interdisciplinary Analysts, is leading an impact evaluation of the Tipping Point approach in Nepal. The baseline study found that in program areas, even girls in school were at risk of being married early if perceived to be disobedient – for example by roaming around their village “without purpose” or interacting with boys. Restrictive norms around girls’ mobility, interacting with boys, and participating in leisure activities outside the home intensify during adolescence to guard against’ expected reputational damage. Norms are somewhat in flux, especially among educated families, but despite this, girls face limitations in their ability to participate in decisions about the timing of marriage and choice of spouse. Collective action among adolescents is in a nascent stage, but there are some adult stakeholders who are committed to supporting such activity.
When crises hit, women step-up as leaders, engaging hands-on to navigate challenges. Women leaders are often overlooked and unsupported in times of crisis, yet they continue to make considerable contributions. They deliver essential health and nutrition services to the most vulnerable. They document human rights abuses and work to make communities safer. They strengthen their livelihoods through resourcefulness and creativity. CARE's Women in War research shows that women are the key to effective crises recovery and long-term peacebuilding. By removing barriers to their participation and amplifying the critical work they are already doing, we can give women the recognition they deserve and empower them to change the future of crisis response. Read More
Since 2013, CARE has focused on understanding women's roles and needs during crises, initially starting with the Syrian conflict. Through initiatives like Rapid Gender Analysis and Women Respond, CARE has gathered insights into how women lead during crises and what support they require. This brief aligns with CARE's latest report, Women in War which combines surveys, interviews, and data models using public datasets to comprehend women's experiences in conflict. Read More
Prepared by Tulane University's School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, this document summarizes the results of the mid-term evaluation report for the Feed the Future Sugu Yiriwa Delta Zone Activity. It assesses the quality of the activity's implementation, achievements and results, and identifies areas for improvement for the remaining project period. Read More